Edith C Baker vs Memorial Spaulding
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edith C Baker
Chestnut Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
665 students
Memorial Spaulding
Newton Centre · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
| Measure | Edith C Baker Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts | Memorial Spaulding Newton Centre, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #141 of 1,009 | #53 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #3031 of 50,301 | #1070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 665 | 342 |
| Enrollment | 665 | 342 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 73% |
| city | Chestnut Hill | Newton Centre |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial Spaulding scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.8 vs 83.7).
- •Edith C Baker does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Edith C Baker does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Memorial Spaulding does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 15.1).
- •Edith C Baker is the larger school with 665 students compared with 342.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edith C Baker better than Memorial Spaulding?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial Spaulding ranks higher (88.8 vs 83.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Edith C Baker and Memorial Spaulding?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chestnut Hill and Newton Centre in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edith C Baker: 665. Memorial Spaulding: 342. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edith C Baker and Memorial Spaulding rank in Massachusetts?
Edith C Baker is 141st of 1,009 and Memorial Spaulding is 53rd of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).